Volleyball goes 1-1 over weekend
By Rahul Shah | November 23, 2015The Virginia volleyball team had a busy weekend, splitting its last two home games with a decisive win against NC State and a tough loss against North Carolina.
The Virginia volleyball team had a busy weekend, splitting its last two home games with a decisive win against NC State and a tough loss against North Carolina.
Behind junior guard London Perrantes’ second career double-double and 21 points from senior guard Malcolm Brogdon, Virginia pulled away from the Patriots (2-3) for an 83-66 win in the Charleston Classic final.
Virginia snatched an early 1-0 lead that afternoon, as a low strike from star senior forward Makenzy Doniak found the left corner a little after one minute into the game. Friday night, it took the Cavaliers more than 50 minutes to break through.
Despite struggles for Virginia with their long-range shooting, aggressive defense and rebounding led the Cavaliers to an 81-46 rout of Longwood University.
On Military Appreciation Day at Scott Stadium, Virginia opened with shock and awe. The Cavaliers unleashed a salvo of 21 points and scored on all three of their drives.
The Cavaliers (10-5-3) fell 1-0 Sunday against tenth-seeded Maryland (11-5-5) in College Park, Maryland leaving Virginia looking for answers as it failed to defend the 2014 College Cup Title.
The Cavaliers (3-1) put on another showcase performance in the Charleston Classic semifinals by defeating Long Beach State, 87-52. The 49ers (3-1) shot just 28.8 percent from the field in the lopsided loss.
Virginia overcame a sluggish start to down Bradley 82-57 in the quarterfinals of the Gildan Charleston Classic in Charleston, South Carolina.
Overcoming a pesky Broncs team, the Cavaliers tallied two second-half goals to take down Rider and advance to the second round in their 35th-straight NCAA tournament.
On a night when both teams struggled to knock down jump shots and finish in close, Virginia made 20-24 free throws and defeated Auburn 69-52 at War Eagle Arena.
‘The Skinny’ on weekend action for Virginia’s women’s soccer, wrestling and cross country teams.
Virginia is coming off a huge weekend that saw it post convincing victories over ACC opponents Clemson and Georgia Tech.
With their recent mathematical elimination from bowl-eligibility, the Cavaliers have adjusted their goals for this season.
Here's a look at six of the top players suiting up for the game, followed by beat writer Matt Wurzburger's three keys to a Virginia victory.
Virginia fans are looking forward to welcoming their team back to Klöckner Stadium for the first time since Oct. 30.
After an improbable 73-68 loss to George Washington in the nation’s capital, Virginia plays Bradley Thursday in the first round of the Charleston Classic.
Virginia beat Auburn 66-51 at John Paul Jones Arena a season ago behind a 19-3 second-half run.
The following is a compilation of more than dozen posts made in the aftermath of the Virginia basketball team’s loss to GW on Monday night.
When senior defender Emily Sonnett and senior forward Makenzy Doniak walked into the interview room, they were laughing hysterically, joking with each other.
The Virginia women’s rowing team capped its fall season in style Sunday morning on the Rivanna Reservoir, registering a pair of wins at the Rivanna Romp. The host Cavaliers — dominant at the regatta over the past decade — posted multiple standout times in both the Varsity Eights and Varsity Four races.